Dental Assistant: Growth Path with Hygiene Cross-Training

Heartland Dental LLC; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Dental Group of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team. You’ll expand your clinical knowledge and grow within a supportive, team‑oriented environment, with cross‑training as a Hygiene Assistant.

Join a 9‑person team and gain exposure to iTero 3D scanning, Dentrix scheduling, and OSHA/CDC safety standards. The schedule features Mon–Thu availability, Fri off, and opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required by state act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and protecting PHI as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and provide education.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place orders.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training understanding

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Dental Group of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team. You’ll expand your clinical knowledge and grow within a supportive, team‑oriented environment, with cross‑training as a Hygiene Assistant.

Join a 9‑person team and gain exposure to iTero 3D scanning, Dentrix scheduling, and OSHA/CDC safety standards. The schedule features Mon–Thu availability, Fri off, and opportunities for growth and ongoing training.